This bulletin applies to BMW 2 Series, 3 Series and 4 Series vehicles. An example is the 2015 320i xDrive. A thumping noise may be heard from the front axle area during slow speed steering.

The noise most frequently occurs at outside temperatures above 75 degrees Fahrenheit and normal engine operating temperature. Only vehicles with the manufacturer Zahnradfabrik (ZF) standard steering gear are affected. 

This issue does not affect the manufacturer Thyssen-Krupp (TKPS).

P/N OF REPLACEMENT PARTS ............... PART

32 10 6 765 232............................................ pipe clamp (2)

32 10 6 799 960.............................................left tie rod

32 10 6 799 965............................................right tie rod

32 13 6 756 011...........................................hose clamp (2)